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Subject: Summer 2023 International Affairs Programs [Rangel/PPIA) - Virtual UMD Scholar Panel Description: Are you an undergraduate student interested in making a positive change in the world? Do you receive need-based financial aid? If so, there are two programs you should learn about! 1. The PPIA (Public Policy and International Affairs Junior Fellows) program is for juniors with strong interests in pursuing careers in international affairs or domestic public policy. https://ppiaprogram.org/ This all-expenses-paid program for summer 2023 includes courses (with transferable credit), a full range of extracurricular activities, and career-development support, travel & room and board, and more! Important: **This program focuses on students receiving need-based financial aid (demonstrated by FAFSA), as well as students from groups historically underrepresented in international affairs leadership roles in government, nonprofits, international organizations and other institutional settings.** PPIA is open to juniors who are U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or DACA recipients; GPA of 3.0 recommended. Deadline: November 1 2. The Rangel Summer Enrichment Program is for students with strong interests in pursuing careers in international affairs. The program provides undergraduate students with a deeper appreciation of current issues and trends in international affairs, a greater understanding of career opportunities in international affairs, and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue such careers. http://rangelprogram.org/summer-enrichment-program/ This all-expense-paid program takes place at Howard University for six weeks in summer 2023. Important: the Rangel program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service. Rangel is open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors and requires U.S. citizenship. Rangel requires a GPA minimum of 3.2. The deadline will be in early February 2023. Here are opportunities to learn more! Join us for the PPIA and Rangel Summer UMD Student Virtual Panel Learn about these programs and hear from alumni about their experiences. This is also an opportunity to ask them questions! When: Friday, September 9, 10:00 - 11:00 am Register here https://umd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIsfuqpqTIqEtbwBuj31aEMS-tsyLjpkoJe Virtual Information Sessions In addition, we will hold a series of virtual sessions. Please register for one below: Monday, September 12, 12:00 - 12:30 pm https://umd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAqcO2hrzwuGN2Ku1cs2vHKMSl4CmSiFa38 Tuesday, September 13, 4:00 - 4:30 pm https://umd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJArfuirqDgiH93K766dP5Fd0Do8qHGL8aYz Wednesday, September 14, 4:00 - 4:30 pm https://umd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMsdOiqqj4sHtUoGfPIlpb5iHSfJFBZ_T3p Thursday, September 15, 12:00 - 12:30 pm https://umd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUtdOqsrToiHtU7mfBame1qE7NU8m9wWjj4 Interested but not able to attend? Please fill out this brief survey. https://umdsurvey.umd.edu/jfe/form/SV_bNsTNpJYD0KvnzT -- Leslie Brice, PhD (she/her) Assistant Director, National Scholarships Office 2403 Marie Mount Hall University of Maryland, College Park Zoom: https://umd.zoom.us/j/4999601909 www.scholarships.umd.edu Contact Person: Francis DuVinage Contact Email: [log in to unmask] You received this email because you are subscribed to the Daily eNews for CMNS Students (CMNS-UNDERGRAD-NEWS) mailing list. If you would like to unsubscribe from this list, simply send an email to [log in to unmask] with the message signoff CMNS-UNDERGRAD-NEWS in the body.